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Post by speedtriple on Oct 4, 2012 15:46:13 GMT
Anyone fish the tidal reaches of the river Trent?  |
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Post by Izzetafox on Oct 5, 2012 11:10:32 GMT
I know that Phil.... Esoxuk gets up that way a bit hopefully he can offer some advice.
Terry
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Post by esoxuk on Oct 6, 2012 20:26:35 GMT
I've not fished the tidal on a kayak yet but have from my portabote. The tidal can be a completely different river from the none tidal as the tide cycle can greatly affect the conditions, especially on the higher tides. As the tide holds the river back the conditions can seem to be nice and lazy, but when it starts to run off there can be hell of a lot of water rushing out into the Humber along with trees, dead cows and sheep which are hazards to avoid especially if the river is carrying a bit of fresh as well.
During the week the main hazard will be the commercial boat traffic, the gravel barges plough about loaded to the gunnels pushing some really massive bow waves in front of them.
There's a plus side though the tidal holds some terrific predators and barble and in times of normal water levels is a great place to be, especially as boat fishing is allowed anywhere irrespective of who holds the bank rights. Just take care, note the tide situation and enjoy.
Phil
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Post by Daz on Oct 7, 2012 4:27:04 GMT
haha maybe another meet....safety in numbers  |
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Post by cam on Oct 7, 2012 21:27:48 GMT
sounds great
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Post by speedtriple on Oct 8, 2012 6:14:53 GMT
I tend to fish between Torksey and Dunham. Not many Zander or Pike but I have had some clonking Perch to over 4 lbs. One 3 hour session this seaon I caught over 20 fish mainly between 1 1/2 to 3 lbs range. I am wondering if the Perch is the predominant pedator in this section of river. I tend to use very small shads in naturlistic colours, tied on to 20lbs flourocarbon in a dropshot type set up, with the hook tied into a loop rather than fixed as per the normal style of dropshotting.
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Post by cam on Oct 8, 2012 11:28:26 GMT
a four pound perch is a fabulous specimen fish
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Post by Izzetafox on Oct 8, 2012 11:58:58 GMT
That is serious perh fishing!!!
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Post by Daz on Oct 8, 2012 13:03:54 GMT
I tend to fish between Torksey and Dunham. Not many Zander or Pike but I have had some clonking Perch to over 4 lbs. One 3 hour session this seaon I caught over 20 fish mainly between 1 1/2 to 3 lbs range. I am wondering if the Perch is the predominant pedator in this section of river. I tend to use very small shads in naturlistic colours, tied on to 20lbs flourocarbon in a dropshot type set up, with the hook tied into a loop rather than fixed as per the normal style of dropshotting. Can this be fished from a kayak ? i think perch are one of the best looking freshwater fish and they are a serious predator |
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Post by philpot on Oct 8, 2012 14:49:17 GMT
This is a tricky one to answer, although Esoxuk has done very well.
Trent falls as it is known locally starts in the Humber and it is fair to say that this area would be dangerous as Phil has already outlined. The Humber funnels water in two directions, one being the falls with many boats and debris to be found there along with extreme brackish water.
I do not have any experience of the Trent once past the falls so I think we have to be guided by the other Phil in this region.
Phil
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Post by speedtriple on Oct 8, 2012 16:52:53 GMT
It can be dodgy, I use a flag on a mast as safety measure. I tend to anchor up out of the main flow anyhow. But you have to have eyes in the back of your head and radar like ears. You are very vulnariable so have to be extremely careful. The mud on the banks when launching and retreiving is also scarey, I have been nearly stuck up to my knees a few times.
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Post by Izzetafox on Oct 8, 2012 16:57:39 GMT
It can be dodgy, I use a flag on a mast as safety measure. I tend to anchor up out of the main flow anyhow. But you have to have eyes in the back of your head and radar like ears. You are very vulnariable so have to be extremely careful. The mud on the banks when launching and retreiving is also scarey, I have been nearly stuck up to my knees a few times. It would be nice if there was a decent slipway we could use.....  |
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Post by Izzetafox on Oct 9, 2012 12:57:35 GMT
I remember match fishing the area and when the big barges pass on some stretches they can draw off and push a veritable tidal wave before them.
If you heard the shout 'Barge' you got your kit up the bank or it was washed away.
Terry
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Post by massivepotatoes on Oct 10, 2012 19:26:14 GMT
The lower tidal Trent has a bore tide called the Trent Eagir. It only happens on big springs, but I think it is the second biggest in the country after the Severn. It runs up at least as far as Gainsborough I think. Now that could be a bit alarming!
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Post by drew on Feb 18, 2014 17:43:23 GMT
hi just wondering if anybody knows best place to launch a RIB on tidal trent with easy access for my van as i need to get near the bank thanks
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Post by Izzetafox on Feb 18, 2014 21:18:02 GMT
Not heard of one yet I am afraid.
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